Classic & Vintage - Recommendation for mousetrap rack for retro Schwinn cruiser

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Dewbert
03-20-07, 08:12 AM
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u128/dewbertpix/cruiser.jpg
Hi folks--
Not a vintage classic, but I have a new Schwinn cruiser that I love and need to put a mousetrap-style rack on it for hauling a few things. Any recommendations for a rack (vintage or new) that will fit the look of this bike?

John E
03-20-07, 10:24 AM
Pletscher mousetrap, if you can find one. I'll check to see if I have one to spare.
Stacey
03-20-07, 10:27 AM
Would look nice with one.

East Hill
03-20-07, 10:28 AM
I've got one of the Pletscher mousetraps as well. Let me know if you would like it. It would cost you postage.

East Hill
pastorbobnlnh
03-20-07, 10:29 AM
If John doesn't have one, PM me. I have one that says "Schwinn Approved" from the late '70s early '80s.
pastorbobnlnh
03-20-07, 10:30 AM
How did we all manage to post at the same time!
Stacey
03-20-07, 10:30 AM
Pffft... There you go!
Stacey
03-20-07, 10:31 AM
we're good? :D
East Hill
03-20-07, 10:58 AM
Word!

At least we know there's at least two, perhaps three of the Pletscher mousetraps around.

East Hill
Grand Bois
03-20-07, 02:05 PM
Those Pletschers can do the same kind of damage to seatstays that kickstands do to chainstays. I wouldn't put one on that bike. I don't think a Pletscher wil fit correctly anyway. The curve in the stays makes the clamp angle wrong.
Stacey
03-20-07, 02:07 PM
Innertube clamp pads.
Dewbert
03-31-07, 07:00 PM
Thanks to East Hill for the Pletcher! It was a perfect fit. Here are the pix and a link to the story I wrote about this bike for my cycling column.

Story: The Dairy Queen Bike.pdf (http://100pounds.wingler.com/The Dairy Queen Bike.pdf)

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u128/dewbertpix/cruiser4.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u128/dewbertpix/cruiser3.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u128/dewbertpix/cruiser2.jpg
tolfan
03-31-07, 07:08 PM
you still need to paint it red
East Hill
04-01-07, 03:27 AM
I can tell you that it looks a lot better on the DQ bike than it did on my World Sport :D .

Great job, Dewbert, and I'm glad I was able to help you out.

East Hill
poopncow
04-01-07, 03:08 PM
VERY sweet :)

Built a step thru a few years back with a Nexus coaster 7, it just looks righter w an internal geared coaster :P
greybeard87
04-01-07, 03:59 PM
For what its worth, Rivendell has brought in a lot of Plescher racks and is offering them for $20 while they last.......................
Grand Bois
04-02-07, 02:26 PM
I can't stand it if they're not perfectly level, but that's just me. I use a digital level to set them up.
TimJ
04-02-07, 03:16 PM
Just fyi, Pyramid makes a plescher rack knock-off that you can get for $9-$12 new. They look practically identical and can be found often whereever cheaper bike components are sold